(Distributed October 2005) Most people in the Gulf Coast area understand the value of home generators to keep power in their homes when hurricanes strike. Further from the coast, home generators are useful when ice or snow knocks down power lines.

(Distributed October 2005) In observance of October as National Seafood month, LSU AgCenter nutritionist Dr. Beth Reames says that consuming approximately two servings of fish per week (about 8 ounces total) may reduce the risk of death from cardiovascular disease.

(Distributed October 2005) Your child may continue to be fearful following hurricanes Katrina and Rita because of the uncertainty of your future. A child can mix up real fear and make-believe fear. This is OK, according to LSU AgCenter family professor Dr. Rebecca White.

(Distributed October 2005) To help educators and caregivers help youth cope with the aftermath of hurricanes Katrina and Rita, the LSU AgCenter 4-H Youth Development program is reviewing and recommending curriculum materials that emphasize hands-on activities.

(Distribtued October 2005) After crises like hurricanes Katrina and Rita, your life will never be the same. Many of us survived this natural disaster, but much of what we care about may be lost.

(Distributed October 2005) Homeowners and gardeners often move materials around their property with wheelbarrows and garden carts. They’re handy for hauling bags of fertilizer or mulch, plants, tools, trash or bulk materials like soil, sand, gravel or compost.

(Distributed October 2005) Those who survive hurricanes and other natural disasters are at risk for behavioral and emotional readjustment problems. Most child and adult survivors experience one or more normal stress reactions for several days after a natural disaster.

(Distributed October 2005) Sweet potatoes are a perfect choice for the health-conscious consumer. They add valuable nutrients and color to any meal, according to LSU AgCenter nutritionist Dr. Beth Reames.

(Distributed October 2005) Children's reactions to disaster depend on their age and maturity. Their responses also are affected by how close they are to the event, their level of exposure to it through TV and how they see their parents react.

(Distributed October 2005) After a disaster strikes, whether it is a hurricane, flood or tornado, you could find yourself without a job and needing a source of income. The Louisiana Department of Labor responds to disasters with unemployment insurance benefits and disaster unemployment assistance.